Weekend Caregivers Wanted

2 months ago

Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand Little Sisters of the Poor Aged Care Full-time

About the role

Make your weekends matter, join the caring team at Little Sisters of the Poor – Sacred Heart Home & Hospital, where every shift is an opportunity to bring comfort, dignity and companionship to older people who call our Home their own. We're looking for compassionate, reliable Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers to join our team for weekend morning shifts and casual shifts to cover planned and unplanned staff absences across all shifts in the week.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide personal care with dignity and respect

  • Support mobility and daily living activities

  • Assist with meals and hydration

  • Build genuine relationships with residents and their families

  • Work alongside our experienced nursing team to provide exceptional care

About you

  • Kind, patient and genuinely enjoys caring for older people

  • Reliable and able to work weekends

  • A positive team player with excellent communication skills

  • Committed to providing person-centred care

  • Flexible to pick up additional casual shifts when available

  • Experience in aged care is an advantage, but your attitude, compassion and willingness to learn are what matter most

About us

At Sacred Heart Home & Hospital, we're more than just a workplace—we're a community. Our mission is to provide loving, respectful care in a warm and welcoming environment where both residents and staff are valued.

Benefits

  • Supportive and friendly team culture

  • Meaningful work that makes a real difference

  • Ongoing training and development

  • Opportunities for additional shifts

  • The chance to be part of an organisation with a long tradition of compassionate care